Anthony Hallam Chartered Accountants – Auchenflower QLD

Secretary / Receptionist

Boutique Chartered Accounting Firm – Auchenflower, Brisbane

Part-Time | Office Based

Are you an organised, motivated and personable Secretary with excellent typing skills and a passion for producing accurate, high-quality work?

We are a well-established boutique Chartered Accounting firm in Auchenflower with more than 35 years of experience providing personalised taxation, accounting and business advisory services. We pride ourselves on building long‑term client relationships through exceptional service, practical advice and genuine care.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Secretary who enjoys learning, embraces technology and takes pride in delivering professional work.

This is more than a traditional secretarial role. We are seeking someone with initiative, a positive attitude and a genuine desire to develop. As your knowledge and confidence grow, so will your responsibilities, giving you the opportunity to work closely with the Principal and become an integral member of our team.

About the Role

This is a varied and rewarding position. You'll begin by learning our systems, clients and processes while providing high-quality secretarial support. As your experience develops, you'll progressively take on greater responsibility, assisting the Principal with correspondence, client communication and the day‑to‑day operation of the practice.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Drafting and processing emails, letters and client correspondence.




- Preparing documents from dictation with a high level of accuracy.
- Liaising with clients by telephone and email to request information and assist with enquiries.
- Supporting the Principal by adapting to changing priorities and workflow.
- Maintaining accurate client records within MYOB Accountants Enterprise.
- Coordinating appointments and client communications.
- Providing secretarial support to the accounting team.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

- Has previous secretarial experience, ideally within an accounting, legal or other professional services environment.
- Is an accurate and efficient typist with excellent grammar, spelling and written communication skills.
- Is highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
- Learns quickly and enjoys new technology and systems.
- Is confident, friendly and professional when communicating with clients.
- Uses initiative, thinks ahead and enjoys solving problems.
- Is dependable, motivated and committed to continual learning.
- Thrives in a fast‑paced environment where priorities can change throughout the day.
- Is looking for a long‑term career and wants to become an important part of a close‑knit professional team.

Essential Skills





- Excellent typing speed and accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Microsoft 365.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- High levels of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
- Ability to prepare polished client correspondence with minimal supervision.

Desirable Experience

Experience with any of the following would be highly regarded:

- MYOB Accountants Enterprise (highly desirable)
- CAS 360
- SuiteFiles
- FuseSign
- LightYear Docs
- ATO Online Services
- Microsoft Copilot

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected boutique Chartered Accounting practice where your contribution will be genuinely valued.

You will:

- Work directly alongside an experienced Chartered Accountant and Principal.
- Develop skills well beyond a traditional secretarial role.
- Learn new technology, systems and professional communication techniques.
- Enjoy a diverse role where no two days are the same.
- Be recognised as your knowledge and responsibilities grow.
- Work in a supportive, friendly and professional environment.
- Build a genuine long‑term career.

We value attitude, initiative, communication skills and a willingness to learn just as highly as previous experience. If you enjoy working with people, take pride in producing exceptional work and are looking for a role where you can continue to grow, we would love to hear from you.

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📌 Receptionist / Secretary (Brisbane)
🏢 Anthony Hallam Chartered Accountants
📍 Brisbane